Organizing Tips for the Music Classroom

Organizing Tips for the Music Classroom

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  • Unlock The Power Of Elementary Music Vocabulary: Fun Activities For Effective Planning

    Practice and assessment worksheets for Grades Kinder-5th music! I created these resources to help elementary music teachers organize and teach music vocabulary and concepts in a fun way.

    These resources work as stand-alone tools or curriculum add-ons, ideal for assessments. Each grade level has vocabulary words with definitions tailored for reading levels. The resource includes definitions, word searches, and vocabulary matching—perfect for early learners and up! Here are some resources and steps for launching a new choir or if you need new ways to organize it.

    Check out my BLOG and videos at TrebleTreeMusic.com for more information about this and other resources you might like. Treble Tree Music https://trebletreemusic.com/

    Happy Teaching!

    12 min
  • 8 Secrets To Rocking Your Elementary School Choir!

    Here are some resources and steps for launching a new choir or if you need new ways to organize the choir.

    Check out my BLOG and videos at TrebleTreeMusic.com for more information about this and other resources you might like. Treble Tree Music https://trebletreemusic.com/

    Happy Teaching!

    27 min
  • Sub-Bucket Ideas for the Elementary Music Classroom

    You're an elementary music educator and you woke up sick. You know this panic that sets in. Unless you have planned for success, it will be hard for you to let go and know that things are being taken care of in your elementary music classroom. Plan while you are healthy to be ready for a music substitute. Here are some ideas for creating Sub-Buckets for the elementary music classroom. To prepare for a sub-day, pull together existing materials or create new ones to put in grade-level sub-buckets. ===========================================

    More information and details are in my BLOG at TrebleTreeMusic.com https://trebletreemusic.com/f/sub-bucket-ideas-for-the-elementary-music-classroom

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    Links for resources: Sub-Bucket Activities https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Sub-Bucket-Ideas-for-the-Elementary-Music-Classroom-10388475

    Recorder Flashcards https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Recorder-Flash-Cards-Wall-Charts-and-Organize-in-the-Elementary-Music-Room-9977761 Bowling for Notes https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Bowling-for-Notes-in-the-Elementary-Music-Classroom-Treble-Tree-Music-9150248

    Year-Long Lesson Planning Template https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/K-5-ELEMENTARY-YEARLY-MUSIC-LESSON-PLAN-Template-Part-4-Treble-Tree-Music-8953062

    Music Note Scrabble https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Music-Notes-with-Scrabble-Letters-in-the-Music-Classroom-Treble-Tree-Music-8883584 Creating Officers in the Elementary Music Classroom https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/How-to-Create-Class-Officers-Template-for-the-Music-Classroom-Treble-Tree-Music-8818002

    19 min
  • Let's Organize the Recorders in the Elementary Music Room

    Teaching recorders in the elementary music classroom can be a challenge. In my "How do I use this resource" and video I provide detailed ideas about organizing the instruments and suggestions for management and curriculum. I usually teach recorders at the 4th and 5th-grade levels. Once all the instruments are ready, materials organized, and systems in place, the students enjoy playing the recorder. It is a great instrument to get students prepared for band or other instruments. ===========================================

    More information and details are in my BLOG at TrebleTreeMusic.com https://trebletreemusic.com/f/lets-organize-the-recorders-in-the-elementary-music-room

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    18 min
  • Piano In The Elementary Music Classroom Part 2: Setting Up For Success
    When setting up keyboards for students in the elementary music classroom, it's important to plan ahead for space. Ensuring that each student has enough room to comfortably play their instrument is crucial for their success. By arranging the keyboards in a way that maximizes space and minimizes clutter, you can create an environment that is both functional and conducive to learning. This will help your students to focus on their music and make the most of their time in class. So take the time to plan ahead and create a classroom that is both efficient and enjoyable for everyone involved. Check out the links below for more resources in the elementary music room for keyboard success. Piano Class in the Multi-Age Elementary Music Classroom Part 1 https://blogging.godaddy.com/bl49... My Teachers Pay Teachers Store https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/S... My Etsy Store https://www.etsy.com/shop/TrebleTreeM... Blog Treble Tree Music https://trebletreemusic.com/
    21 min
  • How To Make Piano Class Fun For Everyone In The Multi-age Elementary Music Classroom

    Here is a PIANO teaching unit resource for the multi-age elementary music classroom designed for a whole class 6-week unit. The unit is not a comprehensive piano curriculum but rather an easy introduction to playing the piano and reinforcement of music vocabulary and concepts.More information and details are in my BLOG at TrebleTreeMusic.comIncluded in this resource:

    • 94 pages of playing and writing resources

    • 46 pages keyboard notebook

    • How I used this resource in the classroom

    • Student progress sheets Kinder-1 and 2nd-5th

    • Student whole class workbooks: Kinder-1 and 2nd-5th

    • The piano writing TASK skill sheets for concept reinforcement or assessment

    • Task bucket labels

    • A reproducible piano template for the whole class to use for skill reinforcement

    • Color resources ready to print in black and white if needed

    • The suggested timeline for learning is about 6 weeks and reusable year after year.

    4 min
  • How to Manage Assessment in the Elementary Music Classroom
    I created a Piano Performance rubric assessment sheet for the students to complete before testing, saving me time and making the students responsible for filling out the test paper. This cut down the paper management time on testing days in the music classroom. I hope you find this tool helpful as well. Chapters:00:00 Introduction 00:15 Planning assessment for piano in the classroom 01:00 Using headphones and getting started and review of forms 01:41 Look at the assessment templates 02:46 Review of rubrics for the templates 03:34 Review of poise and posture rubrics and addressing performance nerves 05:12 Getting started using the templates 05:59 Review rubrics and performance expectations 07:34 Organizing and managing the templates, This resource is available at: Teachers Pay Teachers and Etsy. More information and details on how I used this resource in the classroom are in my BLOG at TrebleTreeMusic.com ============================== Happy Teaching! =============================You might also like:Flow in the Music Room https://trebletreemusic.com/f/establish-flow-in-the-music-classroom Google Sheets Music Gradebook https://trebletreemusic.com/f/need-help-managing-the-music-grades-in-the-music-classroom Organizing the Paper/Pencil Activities in the Music Classroom https://trebletreemusic.com/f/let%E2%80%99s-organize-the-paperpencil-activities-in-the-music-classroom ========================= You may also like: Music Room Rules for Classroom Management Poster Music Activity Event Planning Calendar Vocal Warm-Ups for Kinder and 1st Grade Vocal Warm-ups for 2nd and 3rd Grade Vocal Warm-Ups for the 4th and 5th Grade Music Classroom 33 Elementary Vocal Warm-Ups for Everyday Use Tempo Plane Posters for the Elementary Music Classroom FREE Music Class Report Card Editable Music Seating Charts Google Sheets Music Gradebook How to Manage Recorder Belt Tests in the Music Classroom. =================================Let's share! My Teacher Pay Teacher Store https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/S... My Etsy Store https://www.etsy.com/shop/TrebleTreeM... Blog Treble Tree Music https://trebletreemusic.com/ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/trebletreem... YouTube Videos of How to Use My products are available .https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnMX... Instagram instagram.com/trebletrinstagram.com/trebletreemusic/ Facebook https://facebook.com/305550866609871
    10 min
  • Plan a Successful Elementary Music Program with DOWN ON THE FARM for Kinder and 1st Grades
    Here is a NEW FUN music program for KINDERGARTEN. Pre-K and First grade would also like this program. Included are time-tested music program planning tips. This resource includes the songs: Spanish/English songs: Mi Chacra, My Farm, and Tengo, Tengo, I Have, I Have Little White Duck and Old McDonald Had a Farm are also included. This product contains the entire script I created for Down on the Farm. I added decorative song lyric sheets both for teachers and students. Sheet music is included as needed except for Little White Duck. I included a link for the purchase of this copywritten music. This program was used for four classes of kindergarteners. Vocal Warm-Ups for Kinder and 1st Grade TeachersPayTeachers Down on the Farm: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Down-on-the-Farm-Music-Program-for-Kindergarten-and-1st-Grade-9409246 Etsy Down on the Farm https://www.etsy.com/listing/1447293244/down-on-the-farm-music-program-for?click_key=115ea5d824f830c54cf9bf4e2747f2d1d911831d%3A1447293244&click_sum=16ea23fa&ref=shop_home_active_1================================More information and details are in my BLOG at TrebleTreeMusic.com Included in this resource: • 26 pages of resources • 38 speaking parts (includes audience behavior guidelines in the script) • How I used this resource in the classroom • Teacher/student lyric sheets resource links • Color and black/white resources • Suggested timeline for learning is about 6 weeks ==============================
    14 min
  • What Will the Students Need in the Elementary Music Room Today!
    Here is a way you might find helpful with the transition of elementary music students from the classroom to the music classroom. I have some time tested recommendations for reducing the teacher and student anxiety when changing the learning environment. This resource available: My Teacher Pay Teacher Store https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/S... My Etsy Store https://www.etsy.com/shop/TrebleTreeM... Video Version:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxRq7MPEODA Creating Officers in the Music Classroom https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/P... Let's Organize the Paper/Pencil Activities in the Music ClassroomEstablish Flow in the Music Classroom https://trebletreemusic.com/f/establi... Resources available: Video Version:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxRq7MPEODA
    12 min

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So many classes, and so many students in the elementary music classroom. Where to start? It is important to find a SYSTEM of organizing paperwork tracking that is EASY to manage. Thank you and…